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Originally Posted by momoese
So for the most part you two agree with what this person posted?
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What who posted? I have not read the links in your last post.
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SBL, when you say " it is almost impossible to maintain a productive healthy garden without frequent additions of commercial fertilizers." are you 1, referring to the sandy soil in your area, and 2, what is your definition of "comercial fertilizers"? Are you in this specific post talking about chemical ferts or anything packaged and sold at a profit that feeds the plants including organic (non chemical and non synthesized) plant food.[/quote]
I am talking about our sandy soil as that is what I know about. The commercial fertilizers I am talking about are typical granular fertilizer used on farms. Various NPK ratios depending on the plants and needs--including things like Ammonium sulfate, ammonium nitrate, urea, diammonium phosphate, potassium nitrate.
The truth is if organic fertilizers like cottonseed meal were as cheap as available and as effective I would use them--I don't have anything against them, but I would have to drive 50 mile to get such materials in addition to the fact that they cost more and work more slowly. The most effective organic material I get is my neighbors grass clippings--once composted it is about as good as manure.